The title read 1998 Sea Ray 260 Sundancer. The 26 ft cabin cruiser sat in a Westland, MI backyard behind a wooden privacy fence, white hull gone yellow at the waterline from years of standing dirt. An uncle left it to the family, but nobody wanted a project boat, so the owner called us for boat removal.
Getting a heavy inboard off the ground without a trailer takes planning. The fiberglass hull rested on old tires and concrete blocks, tucked far behind the house. Our crew unbolted two fence sections to open a lane for our flatbed truck. We hydraulic-jacked the front of the hull, set bunk skids under the keel, and attached heavy web slings so the winches could pull the boat up our hydraulic tilt deck without cracking the fiberglass.
We cleared the yard and put the fence back together before leaving. Since the hull was still sound, we brought it to a repair yard that buys project hulls for restoration. For boats over 20 feet, we give prices over the phone because the size of the hull and the setting dictate our equipment. Call us at 833-658-4847 if you need boat removal in Wayne County.
In our experience, water caught inside a hull during Michigan winters expands when it freezes, cracking the outer gelcoat and soaking the core of the back wall. We always haul boats out to drain remaining fuel and oil into proper containers and strip out the battery before recycling or transfer.
This removal in brief
| Boat | 26 ft Sea Ray 260 Sundancer cabin cruiser |
|---|---|
| Where it sat | Backyard behind a wooden privacy fence |
| Coverage area | Wayne County |
| Outcome | Sold to a repair yard because the hull was still sound |
This post describes a typical job in Wayne County as an illustration, not a real customer record. The pictures are illustrative too.
Boat disposal questions
What if my boat engine is inoperable?
We take boats with locked or missing engines all the time. Our crew uses winch lines and heavy jacks to haul dead boats off blocks, ground, or yards, so an inoperable motor will not stop us from loading and transporting the vessel.
Can you remove a boat without a title?
Yes, we can handle the removal if you do not have a title. When a title is missing, we bring a release of liability form for you to sign so the boat is officially taken off your name and record.
Our boat removal crews in Wayne County
Crews cover Wayne County: Detroit, Livonia, Romulus and Dearborn. Late spring and early June bring out calls as people clean up yards after winter snow melts. Families often find old vessels sitting behind homes during spring cleanups and decide it is time to clear the yard.
Boat in Westland that is not going back in the water? Call 833-658-4847 and we will walk you through it.
